CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RAND COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2022 Mayor Pro Tem Struble presided over the meeting and called it to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council members present: Stueve, Ford, Tuttle, and Taylor. Also present: Mary jo Buckley, Leroy Sulley, Marilyn Keizer, Dakoda Tish, Susan McDunn, Jeannie Wortman, Melba Struble, Jim Olmsted, Christi Gochenour, Rich Gochenour, Judy Holcombe, Katie Preston, Kory Preston, Melissa Neil, John Harrison, Marsha Barry, Mic Hansen, and Stella Wilson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. No council comments or additions. After questions about claims list: Loveland Grass, Agri vision, and Municipal supply, a motion for approval of the August 30, 2022 agenda was made by Stueve, second by Taylor. Motion carries unanimously. Discussion and possible motion on 1st and Michigan Streets emergency repairs. Discussed the repairs needed to fix he Stret and surrounding areas due to the accident and subsequent water main break. Jake Zimmerer, Eagle Engineering Group, discussed scope of repairs needed, timing of repairs, and estimated costs for project. Also discussed was the state of the existing water main and potential for replacement, which would fall outside of the insurance claim for the streets. Tuttle suggested he call the County Supervisor to discuss county ARPA funds. Meyer stated that a claim has been submitted to Progressive and ICAP and what is not paid for or covered by the 2 policies, would be the cities responsibility. Council directed Eagle to proceed with the design and repair of the damaged areas as well as replacement of the water main area. Motion by Ford, second by Tuttle. Motion Carries unanimously. Discussion and possible motion on Water Treatment Plant emergency roof repair. During replacement of the water treatment plant roof, it was discovered that there was significant water damage to the underlayment and insulation on the roof, particularly around the skylights. Jim Olmsted, Olmsted & Perry, described the damages and the additional cost needed to correctly fix the roof. The damage was due to prolonged water leakage and would not be covered under the current insurance claim. Council approved additional cost of $8,698.00 to make repairs. Motion by Ford, second by Tuttle. Motion passes unanimously. Discussion and possible motion to accept $50,000 USDA grant for the street project. The city was officially awarded a $50,000 grant for the project. Council reviewed conditions of the grant and approved signing by the mayor. Citizen inquiry’s: Melissa Neil is concerned with the EMS being able to get to her house on 401 N 1st St. She was assured that the ambulance could use the ally to drive up to her house and back out the same way it came. Motion to approve updated employee handbook; employee must work 960 hours to be offered the cost-of-living raise, also cash in lieu of insurance will be offered. Motion by Ford, second by Tuttle. Taylor – aye, Stueve – nay. Motion passed 3-2. Motion to accept USDA grant for streets. Zimmerer stated the city was awarded $50,000 for the street project. He will work on getting all the paper work signed and turned in. Motion by Stueve, second by Tuttle. Motion carries unanimously. Discussion to set city clerk administrator wages. Ford would like to look back at previous employers and their experience before they decide. Stueve motioned for city administrator to start out at $58,500, second by Tuttle. Ford and Taylor – nay, Struble - aye. Motion carries 3-2. Discussion on Deputy Clerk wages Ford stated it should be based on qualifications. Stueve would like starting wage to be $21.63. Taylor would like starting wage to be $20.00. Taylor motioned to set a range between $18 and $21, Second by Stueve. Tuttle and Strubel – aye. Ford nay. Motion carries. Motion by Stueve, seconded by Taylor to adjourn. Ford, Stueve, Taylor and Tuttle voted aye. Motion passed. Advantage Administrators, Health Reimbursment $2,687.17 Agrivision, Mower Tools/Oil $1,570.45 Aqua-Chem, Pool Chemicals – June $1,245.80 Amazon, Toner/Adaptor/Easles/Supplies $712.00 Baker And Taylor, Books/Movies $1,819.54 Blair Ace Hardware, Finance/Late Charge $2.00 Bluffs Paving And Utility Pymnt 1, Hghwy 30 Water Main Replace $111,576.20 Bomgaars, Tools/Supplies $485.77 Boruff Plumbing, Plumbing On 621 N 1st St $3,243.12 Capital, Agreement/Labor $360.00 Cintas, Uniforms $251.30 CSI LLC, Emails $52.00 Continental Research Corp, Freshners $298.33 Kristina Dalen, Interpreter For Pd $100.00 Goodell, Cameron, Fuel Reimbursemtne $41.07 Harrison Co Fair Board, Donation For Bleachers $10,000.00 Harrison Co Treasurer, Drainage Tax $1,198.52 IA One Call, Locates $44.30 Jones Auto, Fire Truck-Fan/Metal Guard $66.62 Loveland Grasspad, Weed Barrier For Park $1,136.76 Michael Todd & Co, Street Signs $192.92 Midwest Mechanical, Labor/Equipment Charge $170.00 Mos Mini Mart, Fuel $1,523.22 Municipal Supply Inc, Batteries/Probe/May&June Past $3,966.09 MV Times, Minutes/Classified Ads $524.21 People Service, Waste Water Contract $20,951.00 Railfan Specialties, Merchandise $406.11 Scantron, Bps Workstation $180.60 Telrite Corp, Long Distance $128.31 The Office Stop, Supplies Office/Pool $33.24 United States Post Office, Water Billing $460.00 Payroll, Wages $36,358.92 Total $201,785.57 Sherm Struble, Mayor Pro Tem Attest: Jody Meyer, Interim Clerk MVTN 9-7-22
